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newgg · 01-26-2008, 06:18 PM

Beverly,

I did the herceptin q 3 wks with out a port. Had an infection and the port had to be removed just before the last chemo. Got approval for late herceptin ( about a year after chemo) and did it with out a port. My onc nurse was GREAT at finding a good vein once every 3 weeks. It was not a problem. Port was the only way to go for the weekly stuff and the heavy stuff but for herceptin alone.....if you need a break from the port...it was not a problem. Can have another put in place if you need it down the road. Take care, Bonnie

01-26-2008, 06:18 PM	#8
newgg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 99	No Port Beverly, I did the herceptin q 3 wks with out a port. Had an infection and the port had to be removed just before the last chemo. Got approval for late herceptin ( about a year after chemo) and did it with out a port. My onc nurse was GREAT at finding a good vein once every 3 weeks. It was not a problem. Port was the only way to go for the weekly stuff and the heavy stuff but for herceptin alone.....if you need a break from the port...it was not a problem. Can have another put in place if you need it down the road. Take care, Bonnie